The Korean government has updated the country's pet import requirements, effectively making it easier to move pets there from several places. In the past many pet travelers were tasked with completing a rabies antibody titer test before being allowed entry, but many nations no longer need to fulfill this requirement.

Find out more about moving pets to Korea, and note that, even if a rabies titer test isn't required, several other details need to be attended to in order to complete a smooth pet move. Please contact us if you have questions about moving pets to Korea (or anywhere else).

Now for your reference, if you're moving a pet to Korea from one of the following places, a rabies titer test is no longer necessary:

The world of pets and pet travel is never a dull place. As people continue to make cats, dogs, and other animal friends a more important part of life, industries like airlines, hotels, and relocation providers are realizing that they must evolve if they want to stay relevant.

In 2013 we kept an eye on various trends as we did our best to provide top notch services to our traveling clients. We learned a lot, and will use our pet moving experiences to continue to offer pet owners the attention and care they seek when it's time to plan a move.

Here are just a few notable moments and stories from 2013 that we're sure will play a role in the future of pet travel.

2. San Diego Airport's fancy new pet relief station. It's a trend popping up all over the place: Airports are becoming more aware of and more welcoming to pets. Don't be surprised if new and improved pet relief stations are simply commonplace within a few years.

4. EU pet travel rules were relaxed. In 2012 the UK brought its pet import rules in line with the EU, and this year the EU made small changes to its overall policies regarding the number of pets a person can import. Standards must be researched and followed for smooth pet travel to happen, but in general it's becoming less challenging and more common for pets to travel.

5. A disaster preparedness guide for pets. Climate change means that the incidence of natural disasters is likely to increase, so it's a good idea to have a travel plan in place for your pet if you live somewhere that may be affected by extreme weather. It's a downer to think about, but it's important to have a pet evacuation plan.

6. Don't be like Justin Bieber. We saw that, when it comes to pet travel, rules are rules and everyone must comply. In the 21st century even the rich and famous (who are trying to bring a monkey into Germany without the right paperwork) aren't exempt from following the pet import requirements of various countries. Do your research before you go to avoid problems -- even if you're a pop star.

7. The dos and don'ts of bringing dogs to work. More and more businesses are realizing the benefits of allowing employees to bring their pets to work. We agree that it's pretty great, and have found that it's helpful to have a few easy rules in place to keep people productive and pets happy.

Have anything to add? Have questions? Leave your comments here or contact us.

I would like to travel with my cat from Germany to Wisconsin. I would like to enter the United States via Minneapolis, Minnesota.

My cat is chipped, has her regular vaccinations, and one vaccination against rabies. It was given to her at 10/10 2013. My cat lives in my apartment only, and because of this fact she does not get in contact with other animals.

Would you please tell me if there are any more requirements to be met in order to take my pet with me on the journey? Do I need special forms to be filled out by the vet?

If so, please inform me which ones I need and where I can get them.

Sincerely,

Brigitte

Hi Brigitte,

It sounds like you're off to a great start. The pet import requirements for the United States are pretty straightforward -- essentially you need to have a health certificate (issued by your vet within 10 days of departure) and proof that your cat is up to date with the rabies vaccine.

Be sure to choose a pet friendly airline and check with them in advance to make a reservation and find out about their policies, and if your cat isn't used to traveling, you can help her in the weeks before your move with these cat crate training tips.

Please contact us if you have any more questions about your move, and good luck with everything!

My boyfriend and I are moving to Berlin, Germany and I want to bring my cat with me. I'd like to know what exactly I need to do to get it done, how much it will cost, and how to go about getting this started if it is a possibility.

Thanks,

Melissa

Hi Melissa,

Thanks for your questions. Please take a look at this overview of the pet import requirements for Germany. Your cat will need a microchip, full vaccinations, and an EU health certificate. Documents will also need to be endorsed by the USDA, and you need an international health certificate issued by your vet, as well.

As you can see, you'll want to allow a few weeks to plan and carry out these steps. It's important to buy an airline-approved travel crate, as well, and also book a flight with a pet friendly airline.

If you'd like help arranging your move, please fill out our free quote form. The cost will depend on a few factors, but with more details we'll be able to give you an estimate.

Hope this helps! Let us know if you have more questions, and have a safe trip to Germany.

My dog has a current rabies vaccine, tag and certificate. We will be flying into Las Vegas with dog in cabin on Condor Airlines. Must I have a health certificate for entry in Nevada for my dog or is the current rabies sufficient?

Thanks,

Bret

Hi Bret,

It sounds like you're off to a great start. Take a look at the pet import requirements for the United States to see everything you'll need to consider -- note that you will need an international health certificate issued by your vet within 10 days of travel.

If you have any other questions about pet travel rules or if you need further tips or advice, feel free to contact us or check out our blog for more information.

Traveling between the US and Germany isn't quite the same as traveling within the EU, so you will need to obtain a health certificate each time you travel (this is issued by your vet within 10 days of departure). Please take a look at these links and then let us know if you have further questions or if you'd like assistance.

We are leaving to head back home--our dog is from the United States and traveled with us. She is leaving Italy and has a layover in Germany, then proceeds to Boston. What requirements does she need to enter Germany? I have microchipped her, she has her Rabies shots, and her Health Certificate, also a pet passport all up to date. She leaves in eight days.

Thanks,

Susan

Hi Susan,

Whether or not your dog will need to meet the import requirements of a country she is transiting through depends on the nature of her layover. You only have to worry about meeting the pet import requirements for Germany if your dog will be switching airlines or leaving the airport. If this is the case, you'll see that your dog will need full vaccinations given at least four weeks before

We will be traveling with out fur babies next month as we relocate back to the States. I was hoping to have them in the cabin with us, but I think that they need to be under the plane simply because they seem a little too cramped in the cabin sized crate. Is there a way for them to fly in the same crate together? I am very worried about them stressing and I think that if they were together it may help a bit.

Thank you!Kristi

Hi Kristi,

Few things are set in stone when it comes to pet air travel, including regulations about shipping two pets in the same crate. Check out this post where we answer the question: Can two pets travel in one crate when flying?. You'll see that it is possible (but not advisable) for your cats to fly in the same crate, assuming that they are of comparable size and weigh less than 30 pounds (14 kg) each.

That being said, many airlines do not allow pets to share a crate. Ultimately, the airline has final say over whether or not your cats will be able to fly together, so call your airline directly and ask them what they allow.

During the summer months especially, airlines' number one concern should be the safety of your pets. Having multiple pets in one crate reduces free space, which means that your kitties might not have enough room for proper ventilation. Because of this and other safety and comfort concerns, we generally avoid shipping multiple pets in a single crate.

Thanks for your question! Should you have any more, feel free to contact us. Good luck with your move!

I need information about requirements needed for me sending my dog to his new owner at Saxony-Anhalt. What documents are needed and what is the procedure?

Please email me with some information, including what airline I should use.

Regards,

Natalia

Hi Natalia,

Thanks for your question, we'd be happy to help. Here are the pet import requirements for Germany. You'll need to take care of a few things, including a microchip for your dog and the required vaccinations.

We highly recommend choosing a pet friendly airline (we often choose KLM and Lufthansa for international moves -- carriers with pet friendly practices), and you'll want to make sure your travel crate is large enough and also airline-approved. If your dog is not used to being in a travel crate, you'll want to help him grow accustomed to it well before the trip (this minimizes stress and makes the trip smoother overall).

Pet travel can be confusing, so please let us know if you have any questions. We do offer door-to-door services, so you can contact us if you're interested in a price estimate.

We are moving in a few months to Germany. Do we need both the EU Vet and International Health Certificates? Do both have to be validated and stamped by the USDA?

Thanks,

Beth

Hi Beth,

Thanks for your question. These are the pet import requirements for Germany -- you'll see that you need the EU Vet Health Certificate (EU 998) and the International Health Certificate (APHIS 7001). There are several steps to complete, so we advise giving yourself plenty of time to plan.

Beginning Feb. 1, many pets brought to Germany from outside of the European Union may be required to pay a new pet import fee.

Previously for military members, the EU fees applied towards making sure animals with rabies are not introduced to the country have been covered by Ramstein Air Force Base officials, but a new law requires that pet owners must pay the inspection fee themselves. According to Military.com News, the fee will apply for military pets entering Frankfurt International Airport (FRA), as well.

The fee will range from 35 Euro (about $47) to 55 Euro (about $74) depending on the airport and whether or not the pet is accompanied. The fee must be paid by credit card, and at this time FRA and Ramstein Air Base are the only airports slated to implement this change.

Service members moving to Germany with pets should take note of this news and contact the relevant German authorities with any questions. Please contact PetRelocation if you have any questions about moving pets to Germany or about pet travel in general.

A year ago we found out that we might be moving to Singapore. I had been offered an opportunity with a teaching hospital, and although I was not seeking an overseas position at the time, it really looked like this was going to work out and be a great new adventure.

During the next few months a lot of decisions had to be made. Do we try to sell the house, what do we take and do we want to store some things? And the biggest question was: what do we do with Purrla?

Purrla is our orange and white female cat that our daughter got through a feral cat society in Tennessee five years ago. She was just a kitten then, and she of course immediately took our hearts. Our daughter got her and less than three months later found out that she was going to have to be traveling extensively with her job, so Purrla was offered to Mom and Dad. We knew that we would love to have her and off we went on a plane back to Florida with Purrla in a carry-on kitty carrier.

That was an awful experience. She did not like the carrier, tried to get out constantly, and was miserable the whole trip. And so our saga began. This kitty definitely was not a traveler. Just a trip in the car was traumatic, and when going to the vet she cried and she was definitely not going into a carrier. Needless to say when we considered taking her with us to Singapore it was a decision fraught with problems.

So I began doing research last summer and found the PetRelocation folks online. I know that they thought I was crazy, I had so many questions and worries. We already knew that she did not like to travel, and it turns out that coming to Singapore to live is a very complicated process. There is a ton of paperwork on the US and Singapore side along with a quarantine period that is a variable depending on when the pet had their last rabies injection.

Well, to complicate matters we did sell the house and were in temporary housing in the US for a period, and eventually got our travel date for January 9, 2013. Purrla was with us through all this, and showed that she was a trooper. We got the carrier early and followed the crate-training suggestions made by the PetRelocation staff. She learned to love her little hiding place. We would keep it open and near us when we were watching TV or reading and she would often go have a lie down on her favorite blanket.

As our travel date approached, Lenneke of PetRelocation worked with our local veterinarian to make sure that all the paperwork was complete and that Purrla was safe and ready for her big journey.

On January 12, 2013, Purrla flew from Florida to Frankfurt, Germany. She had a rest break there for several hours and on January 14 landed in Singapore. She went to The Ricted Quarantine Facility here in Singapore where she stayed for 10 days in her own little "hotel" room. We were able to visit her and she looked great and was eating well.

On January 24 she was delivered by Linus to our new apartment here in Singapore. She is healthy, adapting well to her new surroundings, and is very grateful to be home.

I want to thank the staff of PetRelocation, especially Lenneke Nieuwland and Lee Maaz for all of their help and encouragement and for assisting Purrla to her new home in Singapore.

Hi!
Is there any way to avoid the 30-days quarantine that has been implemented lately? I'm very worried about bringing my two dogs into China given the circumstances. What are your experiences?

I greatly appreciate any info/ advice! Thank you.

Kind regards,Julia

Hi Julia,

Shipping pets to China is one of the tougher pet travel undertakings to attempt by yourself, which is why we advise that you seek as much assistance as possible. Our team of specialists has helped many pets move to China safely, and we'd be happy to help.

I currently live in the Republic of Georgia. I have a four-month-old Georgian mix breed street pup that I adopted three months ago when her mother was killed by a car. I have a pet passport, my dog has been chipped, vaccinated against rabies in very early October, and has had a blood test taken five weeks later (currently pending the titer blood test results which should arrive around the 27th of Nov; the blood samples are sent from Georgia to Germany for analysis).

She has received her three vaccines against distemper, parvo, influenza and adeno virus type 2, has been vaccinated for kennel cough, and is under milbemax (de-worming and against heartworm) and cestal plus (another de-wormer).

What else do I need to do before I can get her back to the UK (or even France)? What additional paperwork will I need from the vet and will they be accepted? How long before I can travel with her?

Thank you so much for your help!

Best,

Alex

Hi Alex,

Thanks for your question, and congrats on rescuing a pup in need of a good home.

First, here's a link to the official requirements for bringing a dog to the UK. It sounds like you're in great shape so far with all the vaccines, etc., and now you'll need to allow three months to pass from the time the blood sample was taken before you can travel. Also, the vet certificate/passport must certify the microchip, vaccination and blood test result. You must also use an approved travel route (more info about that is available in the above link).

Please let us know if you have any more questions, and good luck with the trip!

I would like to move my pet (a dog) from St.Vincent and the Grenadines (in the Caribbean) to Romania. It's a long trip and I am hoping that you can help me with some information and tips on requirements etc. There is no direct flight, so my route I plan to take would be from St.Vincent and the Grenadines to Antigua to Germany then to Romania.

Thanks,

Enrico

Hi Enrico,

Thanks for the questions. First, here is a basic rundown of the pet import requirements for Romania. It will take a little time and planning, as you can see, and it's also important that you choose a pet-friendly airline for your journey. Note that if you transit through Frankfurt using Lufthansa, you may be able to take advantage of the Animal Lounge there.

Be sure to contact us if you have any more questions, and good luck with your trip!

What is needed and how do I get the puppy here to the US? The puppy is only a week old right now and it will need to come here to the US when it is about 6 to 8 weeks old. Can you tell me what I need to do?

Thanks for your help,

Ethel

Hello Ethel,

Thanks so much for contacting us with your question. First, here are the pet import requirements for the United States. Compared to many other countries they're not too difficult -- you'll just need to follow the basic protocol.

As far as your puppy's age, we do recommend waiting until the dog is at least 16 weeks old before flying. Travel can be stressful and older pups fare better, and also the puppy will need to be old enough to receive all the vaccines.

What forms are necessary to travel with my pets? They are from Serbia and will be moving to the USA. Normally the flight has a layover in Germany. If they travel in the cabin with us, will they need import forms for Germany as well?

Thanks,

Amy

Hi Amy,

Thank you for your question! Moving your cats from Serbia to the United States will require meeting the US pet import requirements. Generally it's not necessary to meet the requirements for the country you're simply transiting through unless you're leaving the airport or switching airlines. You can read more about transiting with pets here.

We do advise choosing a pet-friendly airline such as KLM or Lufthansa, and it would probably be a good idea to speak to them directly to find out what directions they may have for you.

Feel free to contact us if you have any more questions, and good luck with everything!

We moved our cats from United States to Germany two years ago. We are now moving back to the United States. Is there any additional paperwork we need from Germany to bring the cats back into the United States?

Thanks,

Kim

Hi Kim,

Thanks for your question. Since you've moved before you're off to a great start -- the experience won't be as nerve-racking as it is for some people who view pet travel as a pretty mysterious endeavor. Take a look at the pet import requirements for the United States to make sure you're ready to go, however. Basically you'll need proof of updated rabies vaccines and a health certificate.

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